Overview
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant serves Chengde County in Hebei Province, China, with a population equivalent of 100,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Chengde County, Chengde City, Hebei Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 100,000, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category. The plant is situated on Beihuan Road and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region. China's wastewater treatment regulations, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), mandate specific treatment levels based on receiving water body sensitivity. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, especially if discharging into sensitive water bodies. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local river system within the Luanhe River basin, which flows into the Bohai Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. Proper treatment helps protect the ecological health of the receiving waters and downstream coastal areas.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent likely enters a tributary of the Luanhe River, which flows eastward into the Bohai Sea. The Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed marginal sea with significant ecological importance, supporting fisheries and migratory bird habitats. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect marine biodiversity in this sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located on Beihuan Road in Chengde County, Chengde City, Hebei Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 100,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under typical wastewater management frameworks.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local river within the Luanhe River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, specifically GB 18918-2002, which sets effluent limits for pollutants based on the receiving water body's sensitivity.
For plants of this scale in China, secondary treatment with biological nutrient removal is typical to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, especially when discharging into sensitive water bodies.
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